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First courtyard in Topkapı, the only area that was open to the public. Sultans walked through it on their way to Friday prayers and other ceremonies. It was also used as waiting area for important political events such as the reception of foreign…

This series of photogravures that "depict the aftermath of unspecified disasters" were annotated by the artist "suggesting possible scenarios, like storyboards for a film." The title comes from a Danish film production method. This specific item is…

Photograph of the Babı Hümayun, or Imperial Gate, located in the first courtyard of the Topkapı Palace.